j3dj3d
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Hi,
I bought this 3D Printer:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CU2MCM4/ref=oh\_aui\_search\_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I install the ReplicatorG 0040 Installer that is on the disk that came with the
I get the following error messages:
arduino LCC (www.arduino.cc)(usbser) Ports (11/15/2007 5.1.2600.0) Status: Install Failed
Makerbot Industries (usbser) Ports (11/15/2007 5.1.2600.0) Status: Install Failed
Makerbot Industries (usbser) Ports (11/15/2007 5.1.2600.0) Status: Install Failed
Then when I start Replicator All the menus are in Chinese.
I am using Windows 10 64bit.
Should I try installing version 3.1 Beta from here:
https://support.makerbot.com/troubleshooting/makerbot-desktop-software/software-download/download\_12190
Thank you for any advice?
Did you ever find a solution to the install? I’ve been unable to even install with compatibility mode. I’m resorting to installing the linux version on a raspberry pi to get the sailfish firmware update
j3dj3d
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You need to forget about the Replicator on the disk and download Makerbot Desktop from here:
https://support.makerbot.com/learn/makerbot-desktop-software/release-notes/makerbot-desktop-release-notes_13520
Set it to Replicator Dual
Makerbot Desktop works okay but personally think it is well worth splashing out on Simplify 3D which has a profile for the CTC Bezier which works well and can be tweaked. The printer usually prints better with output from this software:
https://www.simplify3d.com/
So, to be clear, you didn’t need the Sailfish firmware update for your printer? The program mentioned above worked?
j3dj3d
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I still have the 7.4 firmware that came on the machine and haven’t touched it. I found this series of videos:
and have followed what he recommended buying the nozzle that he recommended and adding the active cooling mod and adding the glass bed and using the filament that he recommended:
Cooling mod:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Active-Cooling-Fan-Kit-for-Replicator-Wanhao-FlashForge-CTC-Dual-Extruder/322381439384?hash=item4b0f6e6198:m:maHMk0j-O5L55EIS6RvYDSg .
Best fans although a bit noisey:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CZFUOD0/ref=pe_3187911_185740111_TE_item
Which I actually bought as part of this whole upgrade package from Gearboy on Ebay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CTC-Dual-Extruder-3D-Printer-Flagship-Upgrade-Kit/322468568468?hash=item4b149fdd94:m:mU9dnkKvVbLd9WhV2ZOEXEg
All these mods help the printing. It is possible to make this cheap machine print as well as a more expensive machine doing all this and doing + lots of testing at each stage.
The Rigid Ink PLA filament recommended in the videos was this which worked well:
Nozzle: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32236704004…
Kapton Tape: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/11178056659…
Glass Bed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3D-Printer-…
These extruders work better than the plastic ones and help the filament keep being fed in. Can put spacers in where the springs go to make them give more pressure too:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MK8-Dual-Head-Extruder-CTC-Upgrade-Extruder-Full-Kit-3D-Printer-Part/322470379426?hash=item4b14bb7fa2:g:Z6wAAOSwKoRZYTMX
Hope that helps.
